Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # On My Own Independent Living Center ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.omoinc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Disability Awareness Lunch](https://www.omoinc.org/lunch/) - [Find Lost Relatives and Family History](https://www.omoinc.org/find-lost-relatives-and-family-history/) - Our library's extensive genealogy database will allow you to find lost relatives, or complete your family tree. Using Posts you can detail new activities, announce events, changes coming to the library, or special features of services your library provides. Including A Post on the FrontPage SliderIf you are going to include the post on the - [New Children's Activity Class](https://www.omoinc.org/new-childrens-activity-class/) - Hopskotchia Library introduces a new activity session for children. Twice weekly children can learn how to assemble puzzles under the guidance of professional puzzle assemblers. Children also participate in coordinated group puzzle assembly. Using Posts you can detail new activities, or announce events or changes coming to the library. Including A Post on the FrontPage - [18th Century Residency Reference Added](https://www.omoinc.org/18th-century-residency-reference-added/) - The genealogy services at Hopskotchia Library have recently been expanded to include 18th century records. Now patrons can extend their research into their family history back further than before. Call our Genealogy Assistant, Hercule Poirot, to request access to our expanded genealogy records. This is a post. Posts are usually announcements or news events. Posts - [Meeting Room 101 Available](https://www.omoinc.org/teen-study-group-wednesday/) - Renovation of Hopskotchia Library's Meeting Room 101 will be completed in two weeks. Patrons will be able to reserve Meeting Room 101 again for community events. Rental fees charged depend on the size of the group, and if audio/visual resources are required. Call 123-123-1234 extension 5 for more information or to reserve the room. This ## Pages - [Home Page for On My Own INC](https://www.omoinc.org/) - We work within Bates, Cedar, Hickory, St. Clair and Vernon counties. Vision Mission On My Own, Inc. will be a leader in furthering the cause of independent living through the community. We exist to change society’s perception of disability and will confront and eliminate discrimination and paternalism whenever they exist. “To empower people with disabilities - [About Us](https://www.omoinc.org/about-us/) - Who We Serve History Of On My Own, Inc. Title 7 ADA Act Locations Current Staff Board Members Financials - [Resource Links](https://www.omoinc.org/resources/) - Resource Share Guide Vernon County Hickory Cedar County St. Clair County Bates County General Resources On My Own, INC General Brochure Services for independent living Consumer Directed Services In-Home Services Youth Transition Brochure - [Consumer Directed Services Join](https://www.omoinc.org/consumer-directed-services-join/) - Join our team: Consumer Directed Services CDS Attendant – We are currently accepting applications for full and part time Consumer Directed Services Attendants. These applicants will be put on an available Attendant list and provided to our consumers so they may contact you for an interview when they are hiring. We ALWAYS have consumers waiting - [Board Members](https://www.omoinc.org/board-members/) - Kimball Long President Rusty Norval Vice President Tina Burns Treasurer/Secretary Angie Nelson Dan Keller Gabby Oliver Sarah Torontow Greg Hoffman Blake Hertzberg Want to join our Board? - [Join Our Team- Work with On My Own INC](https://www.omoinc.org/joinourteam/) - Consumer Directed Care Attendant (CDS) Interested in working for a consumer allowing them to stay independent and in charge of their own care? Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Learn More! Agency Directed Services (In-Home) Interested in working for On My Own and caring for consumers? In-Home Learn More! Office Positions Interested in working for On My - [DMH Independent Living Services](https://www.omoinc.org/dmh-independent-living-services/) - DMH Independent Living Services DMH Independent Living Services are available to individuals with developmental disabilities. Participants will work with a DMH Specialist to achieve their goals. Community Integration Our DMH Specialist will assist and teach participation in community activities so clients may feel more comfortable in social settings. May include: Volunteering, Social Events/Clubs, Recreational & - [Consumer Directed Services](https://www.omoinc.org/consumer-directed-services/) - Consumer Directed Services (CDS) The Consumer Directed Services (CDS) program provides assistance to individuals with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older and are able to self-direct their own care. With this program, the Consumer is able to hire their own personal care attendant to perform routine tasks of daily living and other - [Agency Directed Services (In Home)](https://www.omoinc.org/programs/agency-directed-services-in-home/) - In-Home Care On My Own’s In-Home Care is agency directed and provides nursing services and aide care for people of all ages and disabilities. The program is available to residents of Bates, Cedar, Hickory, St. Clair, Polk, Henry and Vernon Counties. Through Agency Directed Services, we can provide you with both nursing services and aide - [Independent Living (IL) Services for On My Own](https://www.omoinc.org/services-for-independent-living/) - Independent Living Services As a Center for Independent Living, we offer an array of services to help empower individuals with disabilities. Our Five Core Services are essential in helping individuals achieve their goals. For more information on any of our programs, or to schedule a demonstration, call the Services for Independent Living (SIL) Department at - [Americans with Disabilities Act](https://www.omoinc.org/ada-act/) - The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was enacted as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 and is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as did the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In 1986, the National Council on Disability had recommended enactment - [cdsdocuments](https://www.omoinc.org/cdsdocuments/) - 2026 CDS In-Out Calendar Download In-out Calendar 2026 Consumer Directed Payroll Cycle BeginEndPay DateHolidays (Office Closed)1/10/20261/23/20262/2/2026 1/24/20262/6/20262/13/2026Washington Birthday2/7/20262/20/20263/2/2026 2/21/20263/6/20263/16/2026 3/7/20263/20/20263/30/2026 3/21/20264/3/20264/13/2026 4/4/20264/17/20264/27/2026 4/18/20265/1/20265/11/2026 5/2/20265/15/20265/22/2026Memorial Day5/16/20265/29/20266/8/2026 5/30/20266/12/20266/22/2026 6/13/20266/26/20267/6/2026 6/27/20267/10/20267/20/2026 7/11/20267/24/20268/3/2026 7/25/20268/7/20268/17/2026 8/8/20268/21/20268/31/2026 8/22/20269/4/20269/14/2026 9/5/20269/18/20269/28/2026 9/19/202610/2/202610/9/2026Columbus Day10/3/202610/16/202610/26/2026 10/17/202610/30/202611/9/2026 10/31/202611/13/202611/23/2026 11/14/202611/27/202612/7/2026 11/28/202612/11/202612/21/2026 12/12/202612/25/20261/4/2027 12/26/20261/8/20271/18/2027 - [Timesheets](https://www.omoinc.org/timesheets/) - In-Home Time sheet CDS Timesheet Download PDF Download PDF - [Agency Directed services join](https://www.omoinc.org/agency-directed-services-join/) - Join Our Team: Agency Directed Services (In-Home) Caregiver – Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of age.Must be able to pass a background check through the Family Care Safety Registry. A valid ID and Social Security card are required to run this, along with the registration form located within the application packet.Required to have their own reliable - [Veteran-Directed Care](https://www.omoinc.org/veteran-directed-care/) - Veterans-Directed CareThe Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program is offered by the Veterans Administration to Veterans who receive their primary care from the VA and are at risk of nursing home placement. It offers Veterans and their families greater access, choice and control over the long-term services and supports that allow them to age safely and - [Educational Programs](https://www.omoinc.org/educational-programs/) - Scholarships We offer an annual college scholarship for eligible students. This scholarship, worth $500 per semester for up to 10 semesters, is awarded to one qualifying student every year. To qualify: Applicant must be the child of a disabled parent or a disabled child themselves. Applicant must be seeking a degree to help people with - [Privacy Policy](https://www.omoinc.org/privacy-policy/) - SMS Privacy Policy Overview: At On My Own we, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you opt-in to receive SMS/text messages from us. Information We Collect When you sign up for our SMS/texting - [CDS Caseworker](https://www.omoinc.org/elementor-3442/) - Case Manager – Consumer-Directed Services (CDS)Job DescriptionThis case management position supports people self-directing care in their homes and serves as an assessor, completing reassessments annually, which help determine eligibility annually for consumers receiving services in their home.This position reports to the Director of Programs and is responsible for assisting persons with disabilities achieve goals for - [Donate](https://www.omoinc.org/donate/) - Donate Here - [Events](https://www.omoinc.org/events/) - Annual Events March- Vernon County Resource Share April- Accessible Community Garden Kick Off May- Disability Awareness Lunch June- St. Clair County Resource Share June- Pre-Employment Youth Summer Program July- ADA Celebration August- Buckles, Barrels, & BBQ Fundraiser August- Bates County Resource Share October- Cedar County Resource Share October- Youth Transition Fair - [Youth Transition Specialist join](https://www.omoinc.org/youth-transition-specialist-join/) - Join Our Team: Youth Transition Specialist FLSA Status: Non ExemptDepartment: SILJob descriptionThe Youth Transition Specialist reports to the Director of Programs. As a Youth Advocate, theIndependent Living Specialist (ILS) is responsible for partnering with area schools and assisting youthwith disabilities through educational advocacy, high school to college transition, and other youthtransition related activities.Essential Duties and - [DMH Specialist join](https://www.omoinc.org/dmh-specialist-join/) - Join Our Team: DMH Specialist DMH Independent Living/Supported Employment SpecialistOverall Function:Assists individuals with Developmental Disabilities in working toward achieving greater independence with their social, leisure, recreational, employment, and/or daily living goals.Responsibilities:Assists the individual(s) to acquire, improve, and retain self-help, socialization, adaptive and life skills necessary at home and in the community.Assesses clients’ vocational functioning on - [History of On My Own, Inc.](https://www.omoinc.org/history-of-on-my-own-inc/) - HISTORY On My Own, Inc. was founded on February 1, 1997. From our inception, On My Own was created to assist individuals with disabilities. We are a non-profit, non-residential Independent Living Center and provide services to Bates, Cedar, Hickory, St. Clair and Vernon Counties. To better serve our communities, we have offices in Nevada and - [Financials](https://www.omoinc.org/financials/) - [Locations](https://www.omoinc.org/locations/) - Nevada Office:(417) 667-7007 428 E Highland AveNevada, MO 64772 Collins Office:(417) 275-1115 1301 DeLaPorteCollins, MO 64738 - [Employee Links](https://www.omoinc.org/employee/) - MyMITC Pay Stub Employees - [Contact Us](https://www.omoinc.org/contact-us/) - (417) 667-7007428 E Highland AveNevada, MO 64772 Name: * Email Address: * Subject: * Message: * Send me a copy The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page. - [Current Staff](https://www.omoinc.org/staff-at-on-my-own-inc/) - [table id=4 /] - [Programs](https://www.omoinc.org/programs/) - Agency Directed Services (In Home) On My Own’s In-Home Care is agency directed and provides nursing services and aide care for people of all ages and disabilities. The program is available to residents of Bates,, Cedar, Hickory, St. Clair and Vernon Counties. Consumer Directed Services The Consumer Directed Services (CDS) program provides assistance to individuals with disabilities - [Assistive Technology Services](https://www.omoinc.org/assistive-technology-services/) - Assistive Technology is any item or device that helps the consumer remain independent. Whether it’s a specialized phone that provides captions for phone calls for consumers that have hearing difficulties, or a self stabilizing spoon for consumers who have tremors, On My Own is ready to loan out a variety of specialized equipment for any - [Services](https://www.omoinc.org/services/) - Our Five Core Services Include: AdvocacyPeer CounselingIndependent living Skills TrainingInformation & ReferralTransitionsTransitions for Teens and Young AdultsNursing Home Transitions Additional Services Offered: ADA AssessmentsAssistive Technology DemonstrationsHome AutomationParent Support GroupMonthly Social ActivitiesLibrary of Educational Materials for Public UseDisability Awareness PresentationsScholarship ProgramHome Modifications/ RampsAssistive Technology LoansAdaptive TelephonesVoting AssistanceCommunity AdvocatesJob skills & CoachingDisability Benefits 101 Consumer Directed Services - [Transportation Services](https://www.omoinc.org/transportation-services/) - On My Own, Inc. provides transportation for employment, activities and community services. Call us at +417-667-7007 to learn about how we can assist with transportation needs. West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Rides to Health & Wealth is a project that West Central Missouri Community Action Agency and area partners are now building to organize ride resources and connect local people with them. Options include a growing - [Slide Anything Popup Preview](https://www.omoinc.org/slide-anything-popup-preview/) - [slide-anything id='1029'] - [Who We Serve](https://www.omoinc.org/who-we-serve/) - What ages do we work with? Our Agency Directed Services works with all ages while our Consumer Directed Services works with those 18 years and above who can direct their own care. What types of disabilities do we focus on? 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To celebrate we are offering our annual Awareness lunch to benefit the On My Own Foundation. On My Own provides valuable Age In Place in-home services and much needed programs to our communities including our Ramp and Home Modification program - [MainOne](https://www.omoinc.org/?elementor_library=mainone) - [lunch](https://www.omoinc.org/?elementor_library=lunch) - On My Own, Inc. Annual Disability Awareness Lunch October 26th 2022 10am to 2pm October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, once again this year we are doing our annual Awareness lunch. We offer delivery and online ordering for delivery on the 26th of October from 10am to 2pm. 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